widen
verb (used with or without object)
have widened
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present perfectof widen.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“CCC spreads have widened like this in every major liquidity event that we’ve had in the last 30 years,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
Rescuers have widened their search area, Cayabyab says, adding that the coastguard has deployed one of its largest ships and done radio broadcasts to vessels in the area.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
“Income inequality and the wealth divide in America have widened dramatically, and so has the gap in longevity and health between rich and poor.”
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
Storms, rising tides, and shifting water systems have widened some rivers beyond what tigers can swim, limiting their range.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
I would have widened my eyes and said something in the soft voice that makes them forget who they are – and, more importantly, who I am.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
